A RELAÇÃO ENTRE O NÚMERO DE CONSULTAS DE PRÉ-NATAL E A PERSISTÊNCIA DA SÍFILIS CONGÊNITA NO ESTADO DO MARANHÃO
A RELAÇÃO ENTRE O NÚMERO DE CONSULTAS DE PRÉ-NATAL E A PERSISTÊNCIA DA SÍFILIS CONGÊNITA NO ESTADO DO MARANHÃO
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.669172521088
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Palavras-chave: Sífilis; Cuidado Pré-natal; Transmissão Vertical de Doenças Infecciosas.
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Keywords: Syphilis; Prenatal Care; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical.
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Abstract: Introduction: Congenital syphilis remains a serious and preventable public health problem in Brazil. Its occurrence is recognized as a sentinel event, highlighting deficiencies in the quality of maternal and child care, especially in the coverage and adequacy of prenatal follow-up. Prenatal care is the primary strategy to prevent vertical transmission of Treponema pallidum. Objective: This study examines the relationship between the number of prenatal visits and the rate of vertical transmission of syphilis, evaluating the adequacy of prenatal care as a determining factor for the occurrence of congenital syphilis in Maranhão in 2024. Methodology: This study is descriptive, based on secondary data from the Sistema de Informação em Saúde para a Atenção Básica (SISAB). The frequencies of prenatal visits and their correlation with gestational and congenital syphilis outcomes were analyzed. Results: The data show significant variation in adherence to prenatal care, with a decrease in the number of pregnant women monitored and in the proportion of those who complete the minimum of six recommended visits, especially in the last quarter of the year. Irregular follow-up results in missed opportunities for timely diagnosis and treatment, both for pregnant women and their sexual partners. Additionally, social and racial inequalities in access to health services worsen this scenario. Conclusion: An insufficient number of prenatal visits is a critical factor in the persistence of high rates of congenital syphilis in Maranhão. Eliminating vertical transmission of syphilis in the state requires strengthening the primary care network to ensure early detection and continuous, qualified, and equitable care for all pregnant women.
- Paulina Almeida rodrigues
- Larissa Cordeiro Diniz
- Cristiano Torres Lopes
- Raquel Barbosa Scalabrini
- Nícolas Esteves
- Naiara Sampaio de Oliveira
- Matheus Rocha Luz
- Sandra Regina Ferreira Laime
- Camila Carneiro dos Reis
- Luis Felipe Fernandes Gomes
- Clarissa Alvim Passos
- Daiane Silva de Oliveira